PAPAKURA
BIG MARCH PAST . \ On November 6th Mr. Nash arrived at Papakura mobilisation camp, where he was entertained at luncheon by the temporary camp commandant, Lieu-tenant-Colonel H. C. Glendining, D. 5.0., M.C. Afterwards he addressed officers, N.C.O.’s and men of the Fourth Reinforcements and the “B” section, N.Z.E.F. The troops, numbering approximately 2000, paraded in battle dress and caps. The officer’ commanding the First Northern Division, Brigadier P. H. Bell, D. 5.0., took the salute at the base, where the Minister, and the Mayor of Auckland, Sir Ernest Davis, were stationed, with headquarters officers. In command of the parade was Major J. G. C. Wales, M.C., N.Z.S.C., with Captain W. J. Smeeton, M.C., N.Z.S.C., as adjutant. During the review the Papakura Camp Band, under Captain G. Buckley, played inspiring music. The Minister’s address followed similar lines to that of his speech at Ngaruawahia earlier in the day. Officers, N.C.O.’s and men were complimented on their smart appearance. Friends and relatives of the troops took advantage of the fact that the camp had been thrown open to the public, and were present in numbers, although the threatening nature of the weather probably kept many away.
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Camp News (Northern Command), Volume 1, Issue 29, 15 November 1940, Page 4
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